Crime & Safety

Martha's Vineyard Suspect Who Stole Cars All Over Island Caught

Jacob Murphy was charged with stealing three cars.

An Edgartown man was charged with stealing three cars across Martha’s Vineyard this month.

Jacob Murphy, 26, allegedly stole vehicles in Oak Bluffs and Edgartown.

Murphy was caught Friday after he abandoned one of the vehicles at the Edgartown Stop & Shop. Police said two of the vehicles had a “substantial amount of damage” from Murphy.

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He was held in custody pending an arraignment

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